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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Enginedoes
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Enginerunspoorly.
Engineoverheats.
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. EngineThrottle Control Leverincorrectly set.
3. Fueltank empty.
4. Chokecontrol (if so equipped)in incorrect position.
5. Stalegasoline.
6. Dirtyair filter(s).
7. Defectiveor incorrectly gappedsparkplug.
8. Carburetorout of adjustment.
9. Misadjustedthrottle control.
1O.Dirt or water in fuel tank.
1. Reconnectwire.
2. Put leverin FASTposition.
3. Add fuel.
4. SeeEngineOwner'sManual
5. Drainfuel andadd fresh fuel.
6. Cleanor replacefilter(s).
7. Inspectspark plug.
8. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
9. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
10. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
1. Defectiveor incorrectly gappedsparkplug.
1.
2. Dirtyair filter(s).
2.
3. Carburetorout of adjustment.
3.
4. Stalegasoline.
4.
5. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
6. Enginecooling systemclogged.
g.
6.
1. Enginecooling systemclogged.
2. Carburetorout of adjustment.
3. Oil level is low.
Inspectspark plug (seeEngineOwner'sManual).
Cleanor replace(seeEngineOwner'sManual).
SeeEngineServiceDealer.
Replacewith fresh gasoline.
SeeEngineServiceDealer.
Cleanair cooling system (seeEngineOwner'sManual).
1. Cleanair cooling area (seeEngine Owner'sManual).
2. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
3. Checkoil level (seeEngineOwner's Manual).
Enginedoesnot
1. Misadjustedthrottle control cable (recoil start model).
1. SeeEngine Owner'sManualor EngineServiceDealer.
shutoff.
WheelsandTines
1. Improper useof controls.
1. ReviewSections3 and4.
will notturn.
2. ForwardClutch: Misadjustedforward clutch control cable.
2. Adjustcabletension (Section5).
3. Reverse Clutch: Misadjustedclutch control cable.
3. Adjust cabletension (Section5).
4. Worn or brokenclutch belt(s).
4. Checkbelts. Replaceparts as needed(Section5).
5. Internaltransmissionwear or damage.
5. ContactIocai dealeror the factory.
6. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
6. Tighten bolt; check that keyis in place.
Tinesturn, gul
1. Wheelmounting hardwaremissing.
1. Replacehardware.
wheelsdon't.
2. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
2. Tighten bolt; check that keyis in place.
3. Internaltransmissionwear or damage.
3. Contactlocal Dealeror the Factory.
4. Misadjustedwheelgear cable.
4. See"WheelGearCableAdjustment."Section5.
5. WheelGearLever not fully engaged.
5. Engage lever (seeSection3).
WheelsTurn, but
1. Tine holdermounting hardwaremissing.
1. Replacehardware.
Tines Don't.
2. Internaltransmissionwear or damage.
2. Contactlocal Dealeror the Factory.
Poortilling
f. Worn tines.
1. See"Bolo Tines" (Section5).
performance.
2. Improper DepthRegulatorsetting.
2. See"Tilling Tips & Techniques,"Section4.
3. Incorrectthrottle setting.
3. SeeSection4.
4. Belt(s) slipping.
4. See"CheckingClutch BeltTension,"Section5.
TILLER ATTACHMENTS
The attachments listed below are availablefor your tille Contact your authorized dealer or the factory for current information.
BUMPER -- MODEL0EM-290-254
The tubular steel bumper helps to protect the engine from damage.
HILLER/FURROWER
-- MODEL0EM-290-251
The furrower blade attaches to the back of the depth regulator assembly and is used to create rows, trenches and ditches up to 8"
deep, depending on soil conditions. The two hiller wings attach to the sides of the furrower blade and are used to make hilled rows
and raised bed gardens.
ROWMARKER-- MODEL0EM-290-257
The row marker attaches to the hiller/furrower attachment and is usedto scratch lines in the seedbedfor laying out furrows,
trenches, raised beds, etc. (eliminates the need for stakes, string and measuring tape). The row marker is adjustable in length from
28"to 49-3/4", allowing you to vary the width of the marked rows as required.
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